BRIEFLY

The Flagler Singers will perform their end-of-the-semester concert in the Rotunda of Ponce Hall at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 9. The program, directed by Kathleen Vande Berg and Kerry Fradley, will include a variety of music from baroque to Broadway. The St. Augustine Children's Chorus will join the Flagler Singers for seasonal favorites.

The concert is free and open to the public.

KidzfACTory

Limelight Theatre KidzfACTory will perform "Do you See What I See" Dec. 4, 5 and 6. This original work, by Kate Messenger, is described as a zany romp through the town of Bethlehem, Pa., where the 12 days of Christmas have become just another stressful time of year. Watch as Santa is arrested for breaking and entering, snowmen come to life and Simon Cowell insults the local Christmas Carolers.

Will local detectives crack the case and help the undercover elves spring Santa from jail, or has the Christmas Spirit gone missing forever?

Holiday treats will be available at intermission, followed by A Classic Theatre's rendition of "A Child's Christmas in Whales."

The second half of the program is presented by A Classic Theatre (ACT) and is a true holiday rarity -- a reading of "A Child's Christmas in Wales" by Dylan Thomas, one of the greats of the English language poets.

Showtime is at 7:30 p.m. on Friday and 2 p.m. Saturday. Sunday will be the KidzfACTory production only at 2 p.m. There are no set ticket prices for this Christmas production. Donations appreciated.

The Limelight Theatre is located at 11 Old Mission Ave. Box Office hours are from 10 am. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and from 2 to 6 p.m. Saturday. Call 825-1164. Go to www.Limelight-Theatre.org.

SJRCC registration

Classes for St. Johns River Community College's spring term will begin Jan. 6. Registration is available through Jan. 7. Course offerings are listed exclusively online at www.sjrcc.edu/courses.html.

For information regarding registration and courses offered, contact your local campus at the numbers listed below or go to www.sjrcc.edu.

* Palatka Campus: (386) 312-4200

* Orange Park Campus: 276-6800

* St. Augustine Campus: 808-7400

Tea party

The annual "Holiday Tea Party" hosted by Mrs. Claus at Washington Oaks Gardens State Park is planned Dec. 5 at the Visitors' Center. It is being offered to boys and girls ages 5 through 8.

Mrs. Claus will welcome children at two seating times: 10 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.

Children should dig through Mom and Dad's closet and come to the party dressed in their best attire which could include old jewelry, ties and garden hats. They may bring along their favorite stuffed animal to join in the tea party festivities. Some of the activities will include sharing a Christmas wish list and having a souvenir photograph taken with Mrs. Claus, making a reindeer sandwich for the tea party, storytelling, and doing arts and crafts. Of course, tea and cookies will also be provided and Mrs. Claus will present each child with a Christmas bag filled with holiday goodies to take home.

The tea party fee is $20 per child and includes the souvenir photograph with Mrs. Claus, refreshments, holiday bags and the park entrance fee. Contact Mark Giblin, (386)446-6783, Mark.Giblin@dep.state.fl.us.

Scholarship available

The St. Johns County Medical Alliance, in conjunction with the St. Johns County Medical Society, offers academic scholarships to graduating St. Johns County high school seniors pursuing an education in pre-medicine, nursing or allied health.

Applicants must reside in St. Johns County and plan to begin a program of study in the fall of 2010 at an accredited institution. This includes a four-year college or university or a two-year community or junior college. Scholarship applicants are evaluated on academic ability, school involvement, community service, and financial need.

Durbin Creek and Julington Creek elementary schools are having a staff vs. staff kickball game to benefit Relay for Life.

The fundraising event begins at 6:30 p.m. Dec. 4, a staff kickball game, at Creekside High School softball field. All proceeds will be split evenly between the two schools and donated to the American Cancer Society.

Physical education

The St. Augustine YMCA, Pope Road, is offering physical education for home-school children. Classes begin this month and are held from 1 to 2 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays under the direction of certified personal trainers Karen Tibbitts for kindergarten through third grade; Chris Wimmer, fourth through eighth grade. Cost is $25 per month for members, $20 per month for each additional child; $50 per month for non-members, $45 for each additional child. Call the YMCA at 471-9622 for more information or stop by to register.

Fencing classes

Fencing classes for ages 9 and up are being offered at 6 p.m. Wednesdays at 7 Corporate Plaza Drive. For further information call 794-9978 or (386) 793-3142 for voice mail. E-mail fastfencer@cfl.rr.com.

Tennis anyone?

* Junior Tennis is being offered in an after school program from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday at Ketterlinus Elementary School downtown courts. Sessions are for ages 6 to 12. Call Coach Eli, (352) 328-8284.

* Every Friday at the Treaty Park Tennis Welcome Center on Wildwood Drive, there are Quick Start clinics for kids ages 5-7 years old from 4 to 5 p.m. and for ages 8 to 10 years old from 5 to 6 p.m. The cost is $10 per clinic. Contact Coach Bobby, 471-2463 or tennis4all@comcast.net to reserve a space.